The Paths of the Dead

The way the realm of the dead is portrayed felt both mythic and unique. I'm curious whether real mythologies influenced this or if it was purely imaginative.

Some sections felt slower, but I wonder if that was intentional to build tension or character depth. What did others think about the story's rhythm?

There are moments of intense adventure mixed with deep character reflection. I wonder what led to that particular pacing choice and how it shaped the overall tone.